1983 Pontiac Pontiac IMSA GTO Firebird "IMSA GTO Firebird"

Trans Am   Pontiac

Logbook: General Racing / HMSA Condition: Excellent Price:  US $250,000.00  Currency_Convert Location: Phoenix,Arizona, USA   This listing has been viewed 68883 times.

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Rob Dyson's first Professional Race Car. In 1983 Rob Dyson contracted Chassis Dynamics to build a new IMSA GTO Pontiac Firebird. The car was built to meet the new IMSA rules allowing custom tube frame race cars. Rob raced it with hot shoe co-driver, Kenny Schlagle in both IMSA and SCCA Trans Am from 1983 thru 1985. The car featured some unique engineering for the era. It had water cooled front brake calipers and recirculating brake fluid.

History

Recent Competition History

Performance Data

• Class: IMSA/Trans Am
• Weight: 2200 lbs

Engine

• Engine Builder: KMR
• Manufacturer: Chevrolet
• Type: Chevy 355
• Displacement: 355
• Horsepower: 625
• Torque: 450
• Induction: Holley 4-barrel
• Heads: Alum Pontiac
• Block: cast iron
• Crankshaft: Lt. Wt Steel
• Connecting Rods: H beam
• Pistons: JE
• Camshaft: Roller
• Valve Train: Jessel
• Clutch: Tilton
• Pressure Plate: Tilton
• Flywheel: Tilton
• Exhaust: race
• Total Time: 2-races
• Races: 2-races

Fuel System

• Fuel Cell
• Manufacturer: Fuel Safe
• Age: new
• Capacity: 22
• Fuel Pump: electric
• Fuel Type: race

Oil/Water System

• Radiator: alum
• Water Pump: alum
• Oil Cooler: alum

Electrical System

• Ignition: Electronic
• Alternator: race
• Battery: new dry cell

Transmission

• Manfacturer: Saenz 5- Speed
• Type: 5-speed Dog ring
• Gears: 5
• Races: rebuilt

Rear End

• Manufacturer: Ford 9"
• Type: Ford
• Ratio: 4.10
• Case: steel
• Differential: Detroit Locker
• Axles: 31 spline

Body

• Construction: fiberglass body
• Color: White/orange/yellow
• Condition: nice

Chassis

• Type: Tube frame
• Builder: Chassis Dynamics
• Material: steel
• Finish: grey
• Front Suspension: A-arms
• Rear Suspension: 3-Link
• Shocks: Remote
• Brakes: Water cooled
• Steering: p/s rack
• Wheels: Jongblood 16x12
• Tires: slicks

Interior

• Color/Finish: grey/black
• Fire System: new
• Restraints: new Kirky full containment
• Guages: steward-warner
• Steering Wheel: removable leathewr

Spares

• none

Trans Am   Pontiac